Delphi is a strongly typed, event-driven programming language with a rich ecosystem of frameworks and support tools. It comes with an extensive set of web and database libraries for rapid application development on desktop, mobile, and internet-enabled devices. This book will help you keep up with the latest IDE features and provide a sound foundation of project management and recent language enhancements to take your productivity to the next level.
You’ll discover how simple it is to support popular mobile device features such as sensors, cameras, and GPS. The book will help you feel comfortable working with FireMonkey and styles and incorporating 3D user interfaces in new ways. As you advance, you’ll be able to build cross-platform solutions that not only look native but also take advantage of a wide array of device capabilities. You’ll also learn how to use embedded databases, such as SQLite and InterBase ToGo, synchronizing them with your own custom backend servers or modules using the powerful RAD Server engine. The book concludes by sharing tips for testing and deploying your end-to-end application suite for a smooth user experience.
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to deliver modern enterprise applications using Delphi confidently.
Discover the latest enhancements in the Delphi IDE
Overcome the barriers that hold you back from embracing cross-platform development
Become fluent with FireMonkey controls, styles, LiveBindings, and 3D objects
Build Delphi packages to extend RAD Server or modularize your applications
Use FireDAC to get quick and direct access to any data
Leverage IoT technologies such as Bluetooth and Beacons and learn how to put your app on a Raspberry Pi
Enable remote apps with backend servers on Windows and Linux through REST APIs
Develop modules for IIS and Apache web servers